In Vino Veritas

Bo Merlot

The newest edition to the Michigan themed wine cellar will be available for sale on August 30, 2008. Gameday!

Studer Imports, founded by former sociology professor Marlena Studer, is bringing this limited edition vintage just in time for tailgating. Wednesday's profile in the Ann Arbor Schmooze reports that Professor Studer chose a California wine over a Michigan one, since that is the home of the Rose Bowl. The price for Bo Merlot, will be $19.69 (like the year) and 2 dollars of every sale will be donated to the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center. According to Studer the Bo Merlot offers an "instense fruit forwardness with a luscious berry concentration....a rich presentation on the palate with a lovely, lingering finish."

Now before all of you Buckeyes start up with cries of "Michigan elitism"....never fear, for your hairless nuts have opened a winery as well: the Buckeye Winery, home of the 25 cent taste test and well, the opportunity to bottle and label yer own. From their website: "After you've tried samples of our high quality wines and found one of your favorites, the process begins in our winery. All our wines come from juices. Once you've selected your wine, yeast and other quality ingredients are added to the proper juice. We then continue to watch and rack your wine throughout the fermentation process. You are welcome to be present for each step or have us take care of each step for you. Please check out our gallery page to see how much fun it can be to make your own wine at Buckeye Winery!
Once your wine is finished (after 4-8 weeks depending on the type of wine), you return to bottle, cork and label your wine. You may also customize your label for special events such as weddings, anniversaries, retirements, business promotions or gifts. Or just keep your wine for yourself."

Wow. Classy.